Oral hygiene, also known as dental hygiene, is a set of techniques, habits, measures or procedures taken, at home and “at the dentist office” to ensure optimal dental (or oral) health and to avoid medical/dental problems. There are basically two areas of oral hygiene procedures: at-home oral hygiene and dentist’s or dental hygienists oral procedures. ...
Proper personal hygiene is knowledge most of us take for granted. For kids, learning proper personal hygiene can be a difficult and embarrassing lesson. With a few simple pointers and a little practice, any child can learn the basics of good personal hygiene and save themselves from the dreaded class laughter. Teaching children personal hygiene ...
When I was six, my class took a field trip to a health fair designed for children, and I still remember some of the tips we heard there. Unfortunately some kids are never given the option of attending such an event, and with most schools putting off health education until junior high, we have to ...
Lysol is a brand name that we know and trust to disinfect and kill germs on various types of external surfaces. In the late 1920’s and into the 1940’s, Lysol brand disinfectant liquid was target marketed for internal use by women, as a feminine hygiene product. The ads implored women to safeguard their dainty feminine ...
Dental hygienists are an important part of the dental profession. If you’re thinking about entering the dental hygiene field, then you’re probably realizing that it’s not as easy as you originally anticipated. However, the field can be very rewarding, both financially and emotionally. There are many things you need to know before you pursue the ...
